Purpura
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈpɜːpjʊɹə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Purpura is a noun meaning (pathology) The appearance of red or purple discolorations on the skin that do not blanch when pressure is applied, caused by subdermal bleeding.
Meaning
(pathology) The appearance of red or purple discolorations on the skin that do not blanch when pressure is applied, caused by subdermal bleeding.
Word Forms
- purpuras
Synonyms for purpura
Depending on context, synonyms include peliosis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include peliosis, thrombocytopenic, anaphylactoid, thrombocytic, purples, purple.
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